Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has two nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for sedation and pain relief by medical doctors and dentists. It has also been misused by people for recreational reasons.
Another use for nitrous oxide gas is as a petrol booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached & helps burn the cars usual petrol and release more power.
The nitrous oxide for sale on this site is for culinary purposes. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and many other foodcooking applications.